Angou, the Pay-de-Loire region in France is famous for it's shale.
The rock here is very soft, and it is possible to dig caves into them.
This was the purpose of our excursion.
To visit the caves of the Anjou Troglodyte.
Part 1:
The Caves
Chimney poking out of the ground
Chapel
Chapel
Nut grinder for oil
trough
animals!
courtyard
courtyard
perfect height for nuggets like us!
Church
Church kitty
Look! There's me!
Part 2:
Wine Caves
AHA at the tasting!
View to Saumer Chateau
Winery we went to
Going into the caves...
ROSE
Tasting
Me tasting the sparkling white wine
Sparkling Red
Cheers!
Me in Front
Keeping it safe!
Part 3:
DINNER IN A CAVE
First Course, Mushrooms on Mushrooms on Mushrooms
Me with the first course
Second Course: Rillets (Shredded Pork in fat)...
...butter...
...bread...
...beans...
...more mushrooms...
...Pockets of mushrooms finishes the second course
Third Course, Melted Camenbert on Bread
Fourth Course: Apple Tart
The day was so much fun and I ate SO much.
i bought wine for my parents, since it was they're aniversary the next day!
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